Lake County, MT
Infant daycare in Lake County, MT costs $226 per week ($11,733 per year) for center-based care, and $178 per week for family daycare. With a median household income of $58,009, the childcare burden is 20.2% of income, well above the 7% threshold HUD considers affordable. This is above the national median of $174/wk.
Cost Breakdown by Age Group
| Age Group | Center/Wk | Center/Yr | Family/Wk | Family/Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Infant (0-1) | $226 | $11,733 | $178 | $9,232 |
| Toddler (1-2) | $235 | $12,214 | $181 | $9,424 |
| Preschool (3-5) | $202 | $10,482 | $181 | $9,424 |
| School-Age (6+) | $202 | $10,482 | $168 | $8,732 |
Lake County Childcare FAQ
Center-based infant care in Lake County costs $226 per week ($11,733 per year). Family-based infant care costs $178 per week ($9,232 per year). Data from the DOL National Database of Childcare Prices.
The Childcare Burden Index for Lake County is 20.2%, rated "Severe". This means a family earning the median income of $58,009 would spend about 20.2% of their income on infant center-based childcare.
The national median weekly infant center care cost is $174. Lake County at $226/wk is 30% above the national median. Annualized, infant center care in Lake County costs $11,733 per year.
In Lake County, MT, the most affordable option is typically family-based (home) daycare. Infant family daycare costs $178/wk compared to $226/wk for center-based. For preschool-age children, family daycare is $181/wk vs $202/wk at a center. School-age after-care is the least expensive category at $168/wk (family) or $202/wk (center).
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Childcare costs are weekly median prices from the DOL. Burden Index = annual infant center care / median household income.